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On Mathias Kiwanuka's move to DL, Stevie Brown's role

By Sam Spiegelman | May 8, 2013 | 10:20AM

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It is only speculation that Mathias Kiwanuka will play along the Giants defensive line, according to Giants.com, though general manager Jerry Reese did hint at the move prior to the NFL Draft last month.

"He will probably play more on the defensive line" this year," the GM said.

With the shakeup along the defensive line this off-season -- losing Osi Umenyiora to the Falcons -- Kiwanuka can serve as another pass rusher to complement Jason Pierre-Paul and Justin Tuck, who will line up at numerous positions up front.

Breaking down the draft: Giants add valuable depth

By Sam Spiegelman | Apr 29, 2013 | 10:56AM

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A tradition like none other: the Giants turning heads with their draft class.

The Giants had seven picks in this weekend's draft, adding depth to a number of key positions, including offensive and defensive line, running back and the secondary. Of course, a position that remained untouched was linebacker.

Tom Coughlin: 'We Want Victor to Be a Giant'

By Sam Spiegelman | Mar 5, 2013 | 1:39PM

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During his book release earlier today, Giants head coach Tom Coughlin used the story of one of his players to demonstrate some of the learning points.

Victor Cruz, a restricted free agent whose future with team remains in question at the moment, represents the epitome of "working hard when no one is watching," according to Coughlin, one of the principles mentioned in his book.

Blogger: Reasons Why Giants Should Keep Kenny Phillips

By John Fennelly | Jan 10, 2013 | 7:06PM

State of the Giants, Part 3: The Defense

By Sam Spiegelman | Jan 8, 2013 | 8:09AM

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This season, the Giants lacked their signature pass rush, which had lifted them over the Patriots in Super Bowls twice and had set the tone for the rest of their defense.

Whether it's via free agency, the draft or trades, the Giants need to upgrade their pass rush, which will allow their linebackers to focus more on stopping the revent and their defensive backs on generating turnovers.

The heart and soul of the Giants D: the defensive line. Let's begin there.

Should Terrell Thomas switch to safety?

By Sam Spiegelman | Jan 5, 2013 | 9:29AM

Fifth-year cornerback Terrell Thomas is recovering from his third ACL injury.

With three years before he hits the free agent market, Giants general manager Jerry Reese is considering new ways to use ?to use Thomas, including moving him to safety.

"Terrell obviously has the multiple knee surgeries so he will have to tread lightly on that and see where he is physically," Reese said on Thursday during an interview on WFAN. "Right now, he is still rehabbing. We will definitely reach out to him and see where he is and see if he is going to be able to try to make another comeback."

Giants 42, Eagles 7: Three up, three down from the finale

By Sam Spiegelman | Dec 30, 2012 | 6:45PM

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It would have taken nothing short of a miracle for New York to make the playoffs this year, a situation this team positioned itself in by failing to find any semblance of consistency the entire season.

Still, the Giants came out of the gate firing.

In what would eventually prove to be their final contest of the year, the G-Men demolished the visiting Eagles, 42-7, begging the question -- where has?this been all season?

By Sam Spiegelman | Dec 14, 2012 | 9:07AM

It's a next man up mentality for Big Blue. And since a number of role players have played well in the absence of the starters, Fewell is confident his defense will show up in a big way on Sunday.

"Consistency is always the issue. Most of the time, our guys are pretty good about trying to get on the field," Fewell said. "But you do miss the consistency in trying to put together a plan that includes people that you hope will be there on game day vs. people that may be there on game day."

Kenny Phillips on exiting the game with a knee scare last night

By John Fennelly | Nov 26, 2012 | 9:15AM

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I?m not worried at all. I probably could have continued to play, but with the score how it was, I figured it wouldn?t make any sense to go out there and try to hurt it some more...... I was like ?here we go again,? but I got to the sidelines and the doctors took a look at it. It feels pretty good right now. I didn?t want to take that chance to go back out there and miss the next week.

Injuries plaguing Hakeem Nicks, Kenny Phillips

By Sam Spiegelman | Nov 7, 2012 | 1:04PM

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Earlier today, I played the role of physician in diagnosing the Giants' recent offensive slump. Partial blame was attributed to the lack of Hakeem Nicks in the passing attack.

Today, Nicks missed practice as his right foot and left knee issues reemerged. Nicks reportedly suffered swelling in the knee following the team's loss to Pittsburgh, and his status for Sunday in Cincinnati is now a question mark.

This now begs the question if injuries have hindered Nicks, or perhaps he returned too soon and re-injured or worsened the injury.

Kenny Phillips on Stevie Brown

By John Fennelly | Nov 1, 2012 | 5:25PM

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He did what he was supposed to do. He took advantage of an opportunity. It?s rare that a guy loses his position to an injury, but it?s possible with the way he?s playing. I?m not worried about it. Whatever role they give me, I?ll take it. If I have to backup my backup, I?ll do it.

Stevie Brown v. Kenny Phillips: Are the Giants Upgrading?

By Sam Spiegelman | Oct 26, 2012 | 3:38PM

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Stevie Brown had filled in more than adequately for Kenny Phillips, who is nursing a sprained MCL. Brown is tied for the team lead in interceptions with 3, and has helped solidify the secondary as Antrel Rolle and Corey Webster continue to play through lingering injuries.

Given Brown's performance, does he deserve to retain the job even when Phillips is healthy?

Last year, in Phillips' fourth year he put together his best season. He had 82 tackles, four INTs, 11 passes defended, a forced fumble and a safety. And in three full games in 2012, he had 15 tackles and one pass defended.

Coordinator Corner: Perry Fewell discusses 'classic Tony' Romo

By Sam Spiegelman | Oct 25, 2012 | 8:17PM

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Giants defensive coordinator held his weekly press conference today, answering a wide range of questions from this week's game plan to progress reports on his unit.

When asked about how he plans to attack Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, who shredded Big Blue for more than 300 yards and 3 TDs in the season opener, Fewell said there's not much you could do about "classic Tony."

"I just think he had a really good game against us in the first ball game.? He made some plays with his feet, which is classic Tony, and stayed alive.? I thought he and Dez (Bryant) hooked up and did a good job, and he brought (Kevin) Ogletree in the game and he did a good job against us.? I think that they had a good plan and they executed their plan better than we played."

Fewell said this time around, the secondary has made tremendous strides. Corey Webster and Antrel Rolle are getting healthier, as his Kenny Phillips. In his place, Stevie Brown has collected a team-high 3 INTs.

The defensive backs will continue to incorporate more press coverage into their repertoire, which has proven to be a solid method of late.

Giants Injury Report: Rocky Bernard, Kenny Phillips out again

By Sam Spiegelman | Oct 19, 2012 | 2:20PM

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The Giants released their injury report for Sunday's tilt with Washington. Defensive tackle Rocky Bernard will miss his second consecutive game with a quadriceps injury, and safety Kenny Phillips will be out for a third game due to a torn MCL.

In addition, linebacker?Jacquian Williams will be out as he nurses a knee injury.

Running back?Ahmad Bradshaw is listed as questionable with his foot injury. Bradshaw did not participate in practice Friday, though head coach Tom Coughlin said his back was just too sore.

The NY Giant Trend: In Season Adjustments

By snygiants1 | Sep 15, 2011 | 12:48AM

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This situation is vaguely familiar...like a bad dream.

2009 Jerry Reese takes a small handful of inexperienced safeties into training camp after not resigning strong safety James Butler.? By game #3 '08 first round draft pick Kenny Phillips goes down with a serious knee injury, leaving Michael Johnson the 7th round pick in '07 draft to be the leader.?? The Giants scrambled to fix the problem and signed CC Brown and Aaron Rouse. ? You remember how that turned out.

In 2010 the Giants were thin at receiver due to injuries.? The Giants made a move to resigned Derek Hagan, a sure handed possession receiver and a perfect back up to Steve Smith. ? However, Jerry Reese chose not to resign Hagan after last season.

GFB Saturday Shootaround: Getting Defensive

By Johnfen | Aug 6, 2011 | 7:45AM

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Now that the Giants have brought in Prince Amukamara (above), there is no more peering?towards the horizon for the cavalry to arrive. It's here. The only thing that needs to happen now is for Osi Umenyiora to get on the field.

The usual structure of Giants' camp has been usurped by the unprecedented comings and goings of players and the awkward conversion of TIMEX into a summer home. ?That's calmed down the past few days. It's time to settle in and get down to business.

Kenny Phillips to Receive Ed Block Courage Award

By Johnfen | Feb 6, 2011 | 5:24PM

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from our friends at pressboxonline.com.....

Giants S Kenny Phillips has been named the team's Ed Block Courage Award recipient for 2010.

In some ways, 2010 was a remarkable season for Phillips, one of the biggest question marks heading into the year. Coming off major knee surgery that many figured would be career-altering, if not career-threatening, Phillips made it all the way through, playing 16 games at safety for the Giants.

Kenny Phillips Sets Record Straight About Remarks

By Johnfen | Jan 18, 2011 | 10:04PM

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Kenny Phillips is retracting some of his coments made on a Miami radio station about playing for Tom Coughlin....

Here is Kenny's on-air statement...

?I would love to play for a guy like Rex (Jets coach Rex Ryan),? Phillips said. ?He goes to bat for his players. He?ll take the blame, he allows you to be you. He?s not asking you to hide. If you?re a guy who likes to talk, go out and talk, long as you back it up. Like ?Trel (Antrel Rolle, who was also backhanding the Giants in the same interview) said, His guys are playing for him and I?d love to be a part of that.?

Antrel Rolling His Tongue Once Again

By Johnfen | Jan 18, 2011 | 1:58PM

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Giants Pro Bowl safety Antrel Rolle is leaking from his piehole again.? This time about Tom Coughlin being uptight and him not having any fun.

?Honestly, I?m not having the fun I?m used to having,? Rolle told a Miami radio station.? ?I feel like if he (Coughlin) just loosened up just a little bit, still run the ship the way you want to run it, still run the program the way you want to run it but let us have a little fun, because at the end of the day that's what it's all about.?

Rolle was accompanied by another former Miami Hurricane alum, his Giants teammate, Kenny Phillips.

Current and Former Teammates Feel Smith's Pain

By snygiants1 | Dec 17, 2010 | 11:21AM

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As we know wide receiver Steve Smith has a knee injury and the word "microfracture"?surgery has been mentioned as a possibility.? I'm no orthopedic doctor but?we do know rehab?is a long, hard road to recovery, so I looked into the procedure for any one who really wants to know more about it.

?The timetable for a full recovery varies upon how extensive and elaborate the surgery is.? Several small holes are drilled into the knee to promote cartilage growth.? Blood and bone marrow seep out of these "fractures" creating blood clots that release cartilage-building cells.

Over the last few years more and more NFL players are electing to have microfracture surgery done, including current and former teammates of Steve Smith.?? NY Giants safety, Kenny Phillips?can be a great sources of information and motivation for Smith as well as former USC teammate, Reggie Bush who had the surgery done in 2009.

Phillips Questionable as Left Knee Acts Up

By snygiants1 | Oct 9, 2010 | 7:52AM

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Injuries are a big part of football, but the Giants seem to be getting hit especially hard this season. Today the attention turns to Kenny Phillips, who sat out practice yesterday because of a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee. Yes, the same knee that forced him to miss 14 games?last year and led to surgery. Phillips is listed as questionable for tomorrow's gameat Houston. From the New York Post:

Despite the apparent red flag of another problem with Phillips' knee, coach Tom Coughlin said the most recent setback stems from an incident in last Sunday's win over the Bears and is unrelated to the microfracture surgery.

"He has a little bit of an MCL [injury]," Coughlin said as the 2-2 Giants prepared to take on the 3-1 Texans. "It's not a surgical issue at all. He's had difficulty coming back from it, so we'll see. We've still got [time before tomorrow's game], but he did not practice."

Program Alert: Pro Football NYC Radio Show Tonite at 8pm

By Johnfen | Sep 22, 2010 | 1:19PM

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This week's guests: Kenny Phillips and Phil Simms

Tonight at 8pm on Blog Talk Radio GFB Editor John Fennelly and Dr. Football will host another two hours of the most entertaining, informative and opinionated New York Football discussion on the internet. - PRO FOOTBALL NYC Presented by Football Reporters Online

Tonight, we will air our interview with Giants' safety Kenny Phillips and our very enjoyable discussion with the great Phil Simms.

The NY Giants Turn Up the Heat with NASCAR

By snygiants1 | Sep 19, 2010 | 4:55PM

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I have never been a fan of NASCAR.? All those left turns.? But when it comes to football and the New York Giants, NASCAR means opposing quarterback's are about to get hit.

Sunday night, big brother takes on little brother, but if the NY Giants are going to stand a chance of taking down the very pissed off Peyton Manning, they better bust out the NASCAR scheme on a regular basis.

NASCAR is when Osi, Tuck, Kiwi, and JPP take the field at one time.? In Fewell's hybrid system, Kiwi can lineup as a defensive end or a linebacker.? I'm not sure why it took so long for Fewell to let the dogs lose against Carolina, but now that we've seen it, we want it and we want it often.

Three Key Players: Colts

By snygiants1 | Sep 17, 2010 | 2:54PM

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The Giants must key in on stopping these three players if they want to win Manning Bowl II.

1. Peyton Manning

When facing the Colts, the #1 priority is always stopping Peyton Manning. ?Playing from behind most of the game, Peyton was in top form in week 1 against the Texans. ?The Colts abandoned the running game, and the Texans still couldn't slow down Manning. ?The Giants' secondary will have their hands full with the deepest receiving core in the game, but stopping Peyton starts with the defensive line. ?If their defensive line comes out flat, the Colts could have 21 points at halftime.

Welcome Back, Kenny Phillips!

By snygiants1 | Sep 13, 2010 | 6:30PM

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For starters, it was great just to see Kenny Phillips back on the field playing football once again. Phillips was playing in his first regular season game since Week 2 last year when he injured his left knee leading to?microfracture knee surgery.

Phillips had four tackles and one interception in the Giants' season-opening win over the Panthers yesterday. His end zone interception in the fourth quarter was nice, but it was topped by his touchdown-saving tackle on Carolina running back DeAngelo Williams in the first quarter. Williams, running right,?had a clear path to the end zone but was tripped up by Phillips at the Giants' three-yard line. The Panthers settled for a field goal and the Giants eventually got their offense going. That's why Phillips, when healthy,?is one of the best safeties in the league, and that's why the Giants need him to stay healthy and continue to?play at a high level.

Semi-Bold Prediction #3 Rolle and Phillips = Top Safety Duo

By snygiants1 | Sep 9, 2010 | 1:00PM

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The Giants? biggest offseason acquisition was unquestionably ball hawking safety Antrel Rolle.? Rolle brought over something that this secondary sorely lacked last season: playmaking ability.? Injured Kenny Phillips showed flashes of developing into one of the leagues best safeties before going under the knife.? Reports are that he is now practicing without restrictions.

When Rolle signed with the team, he stated that he was one part of the NFL?s best safety duo, and I would have to agree.

Thanks in part to a healthy defensive line and a new defensive coordinator whose specialty is the secondary, I am semi-boldly predicting that Antrel Rolle and Kenny Phillips will combine for at least ten interceptions.

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By Johnfen | Sep 9, 2010 | 9:53AM

Phillips Says He's Ready For More Playing Time

By Johnfen | Aug 24, 2010 | 6:06PM

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Kenny Phillips has been anxious to get back on the field. After missing nearly an entire season to a knee ailment, the third-year safety is ready to fulfill his potential.? Even with team short a few safeties for this weeks' game at Baltimore, coach Tom Coughlin would not commit to how much time Phillips will play on Saturday.

"He's proven in the last couple of days of practice that in addition to coming back and feeling fine, that he can take some more reps so maybe that will allow us to give him a few more on the weekend." Coughlin said.

Phillips feels he is prepared to do more than that at this point in time.....listen below